Handbag Insert Assembly and Method

ABSTRACT

A handbag insert assembly and method for using is disclosed. The insert is constructed from lightweight durable water resistant material that is transparent enough to allow a user to easily view stored within without have to access the interior of the insert. The assembly is constructed to generally retain its shape and resist bulging when filled. Interior storage pockets are provided and located adjacent to transparent exterior panels to allow easy viewing of items through transparent exterior panels. Handles may be utilized to assist removal of the assembly from a handbag. Radio signal blocking materials may be utilized in the construction of panels and interior pockets to provide security from the unwanted transfer of important data and information from stored items containing RDIF technology. Lighting may be provided to allow illumination of stored items.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to the art of clothing accessories, particularlyhandbag inserts.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

Handbags can be important fashion accessories. A variety of handbags areavailable to complement any fashion idea, purpose or suit any occasion.As a result, it is common for many people to maintain numerous handbagsin their wardrobe. While owning many handbags can be enjoyable andrewarding, the problems associated with using more than one handbag on aregular basis can be numerous and otherwise prevent users from utilizingthe many handbags they own.

One common problem associated with using many different handbags is inhaving to constantly transfer items from one bag to another. Whiledifferent handbags are often used for different purposes and toaccommodate different items, most users carry a very similar set of moreor less “essential” items with them at all times. These items usuallyinclude identification materials (such as a driver's license or visa),transactional items (such as money, credit cards, and check books) andpersonal care items (such as medications, brushes or combs, andcosmetics). The seemingly simple task of moving these items from bag tobag can be time consuming and particularly onerous for persons regularlyutilize a variety of fashion handbags of different sizes for differentstyles and purposes.

Another problem associated with constantly transferring items from bagto bag is that the user is often focused on other concerns (such asstyle or occasion) and simply forgets to transfer a particular importantitem or doesn't have time to search for and find a particular item totransfer. It is easy for the user to forget to transfer an item when theuser is focused on which bag to choose for a particular occasion. Aperson who is going to a business meeting, for example, may be focusedon the appropriateness of the handbag style and whether the bag willaccommodate business materials in addition to the essential items. It iscommon for persons who are persons preparing for business meetings orsocial occasions to run out of time and Time issues can also result in auser failing to transfer a particular item from one bag to anotherbecause there often isn't enough time to think about or locate all theessential items that might be needed when the transfer is made. And aperson who is quickly transferring items from one bag to another maysimply not see an item in one bag that she would otherwise

Another problem associated with using a variety of handbags isaccounting for the items contained within the bag once they have beentransferred. Generally, persons want to feel secure that they havecertain items with them before they leave the house. This isparticularly true for essential items such as identification materials,credit cards and keys. But it can be difficult to account for items in ahandbag containing other items. Certain items may shift in the bag orotherwise become easily hidden from view. Since organizational elements(such as dividers and pockets) often different from bag to bag, the usermay simply not remember where a particular item has been stored. Theseemingly simply task to assuring oneself that a particular item isindeed in the bag can be frustrating. And it is not uncommon for usersto search through the entire contents of a bag even resort, infrustration, to emptying the entire contents of a bag onto a table orchair to account for a particular item. It may be particularlyproblematic to account for smaller sized items or items generally storedin a wallet or pouch. The user many need to remove, open and searchthrough a wallet to make sure she has a driver's license or credit cardbefore leaving the house. Sometimes, finding an item that the user knowsis in the bag can be difficult if there is not enough light to visuallyidentify the item in the bag.

There are other issues which prevent users from utilizing many of thehandbags in their wardrobe. Many handbags are expensive and stylish butlack practicality. They may be made of beautiful materials that easilylose shape when loaded with many items. The handbag materials may beeasily damaged if liquids (such as lotions or cosmetics) are spilledinside the bag. They may be easily damaged by hard or rough materials(such as keys or brushes) are carried loose inside the bag. Manyhandbags, particularly women's high fashion handbags are too open or donot have closures which adequately prevent items (particularly smalleritems) falling out too easily. Some are too inviting to theft in thatthey are open enough to allow a person to remove items undetected.Because of these issues, users are limited on what they can carry inthese bags. As a result, they do not utilize some handbags as much asthey would like.

Most handbags lack modern security features. Technology advances havecreated new risks that handbag users must account for. For example, manycredit cards and passports now have embedded Radio FrequencyIdentification Technology (RFID) in the form of tags or chips whichenable the easy transfer of important information using radio frequencyreaders at store cash registers, security checkpoints and other venues.Unfortunately, the transfer of such information can occur throughmaterials used in most handbags (such as cloth, vinyl, plastic orleather) without detection. And this creates opportunities for thievesto steal valuable information and data from persons carrying readableitems in their handbags. Such data has been stolen from persons standingon escalators, in a checkout line, an elevator and/or anywhere peoplemay congregate.

RFID technology creates additional privacy concerns. In addition to thesurreptitious collection of information, RFIDs can enable tracking of anindividual's movements, profiling of individuals, and aggregation ofdata that may be used to reveal a great deal of additional personalinformation such as medical prescription or personal health historiesthat could have an impact on the availability of insurance oremployment. Individuals carrying items having embedded tags or chips aresusceptible to a variety of privacy risks. Thus, it would be helpful toprovide the ability to block or control the ability of RFID readers whendesired.

Prior art approaches to alleviating the problems and issues discussedabove have been unsuccessful. One prior art approach utilizesinterchangeable lining and outer shell systems to allow variety of styleand function without the need to continuously transfer items from onehandbag to another. Examples of such systems are: 1) U.S. Pat. No.5,207,254 describing a handbag assembly with an outer envelope suspendedfrom a strap and a lining pouch which sits in and fastens to the outerenvelope; 2) U.S. Pat. No. 6,029,723 describes a interchangeable purseassembly having a housing with a plurality of fasteners on the exteriorsurface to connect with a variety of covers that snap-fit to thehousing. The assembly described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,179,025 is also apouch with a variety of attachable covers. The handbag of U.S. Pat. No.6,186,201 is also an inner bag with an attachable outer shell. Theassembly of U.S. Pat. No. 6,422,278 is a pair of nested handbags whichmay be secured to a plurality of outer handbags having different colorsand styles. The handbag with frame and insert of U.S. Pat. No. 6,971,424B1, the purse with interchangeable decorative liners of US 2008/0230157A1, and the interchangeable modular assembly of US 2010/0043930 are allessentially a frame outer bag with inner liner.

One obvious drawback of the above listed prior art approach is that itmerely provides an alternative handbag solution and do not utilize thenumerous handbags a person might already have in her wardrobe. Whilethese prior art systems provide added versatility and, in a limited way,alleviate the need for items to be transferred from one bag to another,this is only true if one is utilizing covers or frames that are part ofthe system. In many instances, the transfer of covers and otherinterchangeable elements would appear difficult without emptying andreplacing the items in the bag component of the system. No additionalfeatures are provided which might alleviate other practical issuesassociated with wear and tear, damages from spills, items falling outthe bag or the modern security issues discussed above.

Another prior art approach involves the use of a removable interiorlining that may be utilized with variety of handbags. US 2009/0065110 A1describes a removable interior lining which may be expanded orcontracted to fit various outer handbag shells. This solution onlyalleviates the problems associated with having to switch items from onebag to another. It does not provide any specific approach to assist theuse in accounting for easily locating items once in the bag insert. Andthe expandability of the lining creates the added problem of extramaterial taking up space in smaller handbags. There are no addedsecurity features. While the specification describes the possibility ofutilizing clear plastic to increase the visibility of the itemscontained in the lining, the lining is difficult to remove and there areno additional features which might enable a user to account for specificessential items.

The current retail market also provides a number of simple clear plasticinserts that may be utilized with handbags to alleviate the problemassociated with switching items from one bag to another. Some liners aresold in various sizes for particular purposes such as for travelaccessories or cosmetic kits (see those sold on www.ultra.com). Some arespecifically marketed as handbag inserts (for example, see those insertssold on www.bornenaked.com). Such bags are generally unstructured clearplastic pouches with few organizational elements designed to be carriedseparately or thrown into a much larger bag. They do not providefeatures which would allow credit cards or other information to beeasily visible from the outside of the insert and have no modernsecurity features.

In summary, the prior art solutions are limited in their ability toresolve most or all of the issues outlined above, namely:

1) they are either limited for use with the outer covers and/or framesdesigned specifically to be part of the assembly and/or are difficult touse with a variety of handbags,2) their use is time consuming in that users must swap out new covers orframes or, if they are used with a handbag that is not part of the priorart system, transfer items to and from other handbags,3) they do not provide an easy way to account for or locate itemsspecific important items in the pouch or insert; and4) they do not provide any modern security features.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

It is desirable to have a versatile handbag assembly which takes intoconsideration and overcomes the limitations of the prior art. Theassembly described is a handbag insert assembly made of lightweightdurable and water resistant material that is transparent enough to allowthe user to easily view some or all of the contents stored within. Theassembly is of a size and shape which allows easy insertion and removalfrom most handbags without damaging the interior of the handbag aftercontinued use. The insert material retains shape and resists bulging.Handles, such as retractable straps, may be included along one or moresides of the insert to assist the user in removing the insert from thehandbag. Interior storage pockets specifically sized for credit cardsand identification materials and located immediately adjacent totransparent panels provide organization while allowing the user to viewthem easily without having to access the interior of the insert.Temporary attachment means, such as key rings and other organizationalamenities, may be provided to allow the user to secure and account forimportant items. Radio frequency blocking materials may be utilized onthose portions of the insert adjacent to where credit cards andidentification materials containing data chips and or RDIF tags may bestored thus increasing security by preventing the unwanted transfer ofdata and other information through the insert and handbag materials.Security features such as zippers and other temporary closures at accessopenings insure that items are safe but easily accessible. A method forusing the assembly is also described.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front side perspective view of a handbag insert assemblyembodying the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a back side perspective view of a handbag insert assemblyembodying the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front side perspective view of an alternative embodiment ofa handbag insert assembly embodying the principles of the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 is a front side perspective view of an alternative embodiment ofa handbag insert assembly embodying the principles of the presentinvention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a method of a user using a handbaginsert assembly embodying the principles of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The drawings are for purposes of illustrating several embodiments of ahandbag insert assembly embodying the principles of the presentinvention and are not for purposes of limiting the same. Like referencecharacters indicate corresponding elements throughout the several views.

FIG. 1 is a front side perspective view of an embodiment of a handbaginsert assembly 10. The embodiment of FIG. 1 consists of a plurality ofpanels joined by seams. There is a front panel 12, back panel 14, leftside panel 16, right side panel 18, bottom panel 20 and a top panel 22joined together at the seams 24. A piece of piping or other material maybe sewn over the seams to make a smoother seam and prevent chaffing ordamaging the interior of the handbag when the insert is inserted andremoved from an inside storage cavity of a handbag.

The various panels are made of clear plastic or similarly tough, waterresistant, transparent materials typically used for the construction oftransparent handbags. The materials may be sewn, glued, heat sealed orotherwise joined together the seams. The transparent material allows theuser to easily view the contents of the insert from the outside withouthaving to access the interior of the insert. Examples of materialstypically used for construction of transparent handbags may be viewedonline at www.Clear-Handbags.com.

The structure of the handbag insert assembly 10 will depend, in part, onthe size and shape of the handbag with which the insert will be used.The size and shape of the insert must allow easy insertion and removedfrom the interior storage cavity of a handbag without damaging theinterior handbag materials. It is preferable, though not necessary forpurposes of the invention, for the insert to be a size and shape thatwill not easily slip out of a handbag during normal use.

Each insert panel has an inside surface and an outside surface. Adjacentpanels are joined together by conventional methods known in the industry(such as sewing or gluing or heat sealing) forming a seam betweenadjacent panels. Alternative embodiments may incorporate other materials(such as rubber, silicone or leather) between panels to allow greaterstrength and flexibility at the seams. Water resistant, washable panelmaterials are preferred.

As previously noted, the panels should be made of materials that areclear enough to allow the user to look through the panels and view atleast some of the contents of the insert from the outside without havingto access the interior of the insert. FIG. 1 shows an insert madeentirely of transparent panels. This approach is preferable to maximizethe ability of the user to view the interior contents of the insert.However, some portion of the panels may be made of non-transparentmaterials as long as the viewing of important interior contents is notunduly impaired. For example, an alternative embodiment might utilizenon-transparent materials for end or bottom panels but have transparentside and top panels. Or, transparent panel material may utilized only atlocations immediately adjacent to interior pockets to allow itemscontained in those pockets to be easily viewed but otherwise utilizenon-transparent materials (such as cloth, leather, dark colored plasticor vinyl and the like) for other portions of the various panels. Thepanels may utilize a variety of tints, painted indicia or otherdecorative elements as long as some portion of the panels is transparentand allow for easy viewing of interior contents.

The insert has one or more access openings 26. Such openings mayincorporate a temporary closure mechanism 28 such as a zipper, snaps,hook and loop closures or other temporary closures know in the industryto provide security and prevent contents from falling out when theopening is closed. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 has a single accessopening at or near the seam of the top panel and incorporates a zippertype closure mechanism. In a preferred embodiment, the access openingand accompanying closure mechanism will be located at or near the topportion of the insert to allow the user to easily access the interiorcontents of the insert without having to remove the insert from thehandbag. However, alternative embodiments might have access openings andaccompanying closure mechanisms at different locations on the insert.

The insert assembly contains interior storage pockets 30 for storingimportant items such as credit cards, identification materials (such asdriver's license and passport), check books and keys. These storagepockets are positioned to allow these items to be easily viewed by theuser through transparent portions of the panel walls. Referring again toFIG. 1, the storage pockets 30 are positioned immediately adjacent tothe inside surface of the front panel 12 and the pockets arespecifically sized to hold identification cards, credit cards and likesized items. These storage pockets may be constructed by joining pocketmaterial to the inside surface of a transparent portion of a panel. Thusthe item stored in the storage pockets are easily viewed through thetransparent panel from outside the insert. In a preferred embodiment,the material used to attach to the inside surface of the panel tofashion the pocket is also made of a transparent material so not toimpair the user's ability to view the contents of a storage pocket fromthe outside when nothing is stored in the pocket. Assuming, however,that credit cards and other opaque items will be stored in the storagepocket, such materials may be non-transparent without impairingvisibility under normal usage.

Alternative embodiments of the insert may incorporate materials whichprevent the transfer of radio signals (i.e. RFID technology) used totransfer information and data from RFID tags or chips embedded in itemsstored by the user in the insert. Depending on the scope and placementof these RFID block materials, radio signals may be blocked fromreaching all of the some of the contents stored in the insert. Theinsert may, for example, be constructed with panels made entirely ofsignal blocking materials to secure all stored items. Alternatively,only portions of the insert (such as those materials used to constructthe storage pockets) may be constructed using signal blocking materials.

While there are various examples of wallets and purses incorporatingRFID signal blocking material available on the market (for example,wallets made of duct tape or metal lined leather or vinyl) none of theseprior art examples block radio signals while at the same time allow forthe easy viewing of items containing RFID technology from the outside.

Radio signals used in RFID technology may be effectively blocked bynon-transparent metal lined materials such as cloth, leather or vinyllined with aluminum tape of a thickness approximating 27 microns. Thisis the most common material used in the prior art to block radiosignals. However, transparent materials, such as water, may also beutilized to effectively block radio signals. For example, insert panelsconstructed of two sheets of clear plastic surrounding at least 1 mm ofsalt water solution may be used to effectively block the signals fromreaching the contents of an insert. By constructing insert panels inthis manner, all the contents of the insert may be securely shieldedwhile maintain the visibility of content from the outside. But the usermay only need to secure credit cards and other items carried in thestorage pockets. And an alternative embodiment of an insert mayincorporate interior pockets made of non-transparent blocking materialswhile utilizing transparent blocking materials at the panels immediatelyadjacent to the pockets. This material will effectively block thetransfer of radio signals through the pocket material. Further, analternative embodiment might utilize transparent panel materials made ofnon-signal blocking material but use outer flaps made of non-transparentRFID blocking material (foil lined leather for example) to cover thoseportions of the panel immediately adjacent to storage pockets or otherlocations where items containing RFID technology are likely to be storedin the insert. Such flap may or may not be designed to be removable.However, it must allow the user to easily open the flap to provide easyviewing of the items in the pockets when desired.

FIG. 2 is a back side perspective view of an embodiment of the handbaginsert assembly 10 depicted in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 shows the back panel 14having an pocket 26 positioned immediately adjacent to the d to theinside surface of the back panel 14 to allow the user to easily view theitem place therein from the outside without accessing the interior ofthe insert. In this embodiment, the pocket depicted in FIG. 2 isspecifically sized to hold a checkbook, passport or like-sized item.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show the access opening 26 with accompanying temporaryclosure mechanism 28 (in this case a zipper) located just below the seambetween top and side panels. In this case the zippered opening extendsapproximately three quarters of the way around the circumference of thetop panel. However, access openings may be smaller or larger as long asthey provide enough room to store and access items in the insert.Although typical closure mechanisms such as snaps, hook and loop,press-lock or other known methods may be used instead of zippers,closure mechanisms may also be eliminated on alternative embodiments byproviding open folds or seams to allow users to easily insert or removeitems as long as such open folds or seams do not allow the items insidethe insert to easily fall out of the inset during normal use.

FIG. 3 is a front side perspective view of an alternative embodiment ofa handbag insert assembly 10. As shown, the top panel 22 has a handle32, in this case a retractable strap, attached to the outer surface toassist the user in pulling the insert from the handbag. Other knownmethods (such as but not limited to the use of chains, cords, loops ornon-retractable straps) may be alternatively used as handles and locatedon other exterior portions (not just the top) of the insert. However, itis preferable that such alternative methods be used on or near the toppanel so that they do not interfere with the insertion or removal of theinsert from the handbag where the size and shape of the insert isclosely fitted to the interior cavity of the handbag to prevent catchingan insure that the insert can be easily inserted in and removed from thehandbag storage cavity as well as to prevent damage to the handbagmaterials during normal use.

FIG. 4 is a front side perspective view of an alternative embodiment ofa handbag insert assembly 10. FIG. 4 shows a temporary attachmentmechanism (in this case a strap for attaching a key ring) attached tothe inner surface of the right side panel 18. The temporary attachmentmechanism may be any attachment mechanism known in the art for attachingan object to the interior of an insert or handbag. For example,alternative attachment mechanisms might include a hook and loop system,a clasp, a hook with closeable opening and the like. In this embodiment,the key ring is placed in the upper interior portion of the handbaginsert to allow easy viewing through the panel material from the outsidewithout be obscured by other items contained within the insert.Alternatively, interior storage pockets may be sized to fit keys, coinsor other similarly sized items.

Alternative embodiments of the handbag insert described above mayinclude lighting such as flexible fiber optic strands located at oraround the interior pockets of the insert to allow easy viewing of theitems stored in the insert from the outside without the user having toaccess the interior of the insert. A power source, such as a battery,and a switch accessible from the exterior of the insert may be used toenable the lighting source when desired.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a person inserting or removing thehandbag insert assembly similar to that depicted in FIG. 1 through FIG.4 above. In this case, the embodiment of the handbag insert is sized toallow easy insertion and removal of the insert from the handbag. Theitems stored within the handbag include credit cards and a driver'slicense placed in pockets positioned immediately adjacent to the frontinsert panel and clearly visible from the outside. A key ring ispositioned in the interior upper side portion of the insert allowingthem to be easily viewed by the user from the outside without having toaccess the interior of the handbag. The positioning of the keys alsoallows easy removal when desired.

The manner for using the handbag insert assembly described above isinvolves storing items in the interior of the insert, including storingspecial items in the provided interior storage pockets if desired, andinserting the insert assembly into a the interior storage cavity of ahandbag. The contents of the insert are easily transferred from handbagto handbag by simply removing the insert from one handbag and insertingit into another. The user my easily identify items contained in theinsert by viewing them from the outside without having to access theinterior of the insert. Important items such as credit cards,identification materials, check books which might otherwise be hidden ina wallet may be easily accounted for by the user simply by storing thoseitems in the interior storage pockets and viewing them from out outside.When the user wants to retrieve and item, she easily identify thelocation of the desired item, open the access opening, and remove theitem. Alternative embodiments of the insert provide for modern securitysuch as RFID blocking materials which allow the user to secure creditcards, identification materials and other items containing RFIDtechnology in the interior cavity of the insert or in the interiorstorage pockets without compromising her ability to view stored itemsfrom outside. Alternative embodiments of the insert containing lighting(such as but not limited to fiber optic filaments attached to theinterior surface of the insert panels or woven into seams and enabled bybatter power or other typically utilized power source) the user may turnon the light to readily find desired items.

Accordingly, the reader will appreciate that the various embodiments ofthe insert assembly described above may be used to provide an easy wayfor persons to utilize multiple handbags while easily transferring itemsfrom handbag to handbag, easily accounting for items stored, and easilystoring and retrieving stored items. Furthermore, the described insertassembly is superior to any comparable assembly found in the prior artin that:

-   -   1) It may be fitted to insert neatly into a provide support to a        handbag without compromising the shape and utility of the        handbag;    -   2) It provides the user the ability to easily account for items        stored in interior pockets without the user having to access the        interior of the insert to move items or open a wallet;    -   3) It provides for modern security features without compromising        performance;    -   4) It may be used in combination with lighting and other known        methods for assisting identification of items without searching        through the insert; and    -   5) It is by far easier to use and provides more utility than the        prior art.

Although the description of the above contains many specificities, theseshould not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments but asmerely providing illustrations of some of the several embodiments. Forexample, the insert assembly may have other shapes, such as circular,oval, trapezoidal, triangular, etc.; there may be one or more panelsused in construction; a variety of openings and accompanying temporaryclosure mechanisms may be utilized to access the interior to the insert;a variety of handles may be used in a variety of locations; there arenumerous ways to enable RDIF blocking while maintaining visibility ofitems store in the insert from outside without accessing the interior ofthe insert etc. Thus, the scope of the embodiments should be determinedby the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by theexamples given.

1. A handbag insert assembly comprising: (a) a carrying bag inserthaving one or more panels, said panels forming a storage compartment,said storage compartment having an inner surface, an outer surface, andaccess opening; (b) wherein said insert may be fitted to the approximatesize and shape of the interior storage compartment of a handbag; (c)wherein at least some portion of said one or more panels is made of atransparent material; (d) wherein said insert may be easily removed fromsaid handbag and transferred to another handbag; (e) wherein personalitems may be easily stored in and removed from the interior of saidinsert; and (f) wherein interior storage pockets provided immediatelyadjacent to the inner surface of the one or more panels allows easyviewing of items contained the pockets from the outside without a userhaving to access the interior of said insert.
 2. The assembly of claim 1wherein said opening in said insert has a temporary closure mechanismpositioned to allow a user to easily access the interior of said insertto store and remove personal items and easily close said opening whilethe insert is positioned within the outer carrying bag.
 3. The assemblyof claim 1 wherein the inner surface of said main compartment containsone or more temporary attachment mechanisms for temporarily attachingkeys and other items to said inner surface of said main compartment. 4.The assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer surface of said insert has oneor more handles to aid the user in easily removing said insert from anouter carrying bag.
 5. The assembly of claim 4 wherein the handle is aretractable handle located on or near the top of the insert.
 6. Theassembly of claim 1 wherein said insert has one or more interiorlighting devices capable of lighting at least some portion of the maincompartment.
 7. The assembly of claim 6 wherein said one or moreinterior lighting devices includes fiber optic materials.
 8. Theassembly of claim 7 wherein said one or more interior lighting devicesis positioned to illuminate items stored in said pockets and/or attachedto said temporary attachment mechanisms.
 9. The assembly of claim 1wherein said interior storage pockets are designed specifically to holdcredit cards and identification materials.
 10. The assembly of claim 1wherein said interior storage pockets are designed specifically to holdcosmetics.
 11. The assembly of claim 1 wherein said interior storagepockets are designed specifically to hold a checkbook.
 12. The assemblyof claim 1 wherein materials for blocking radio signals are incorporatedinto panels to prevent the transfer of RDIF technology signals to andfrom items stored in the insert.
 13. The assembly of claim 1 whereinmaterials for blocking radio signals are incorporated into the interiorstorage pocket materials prevent the transfer of RDIF technology signalsto and from items stored in the interior storage pockets.
 14. A methodfor using the assembly of claim 1 comprising the following steps: a.Inserting personal identification items in interior storage pockets suchthat the personal identification items can be easily viewed through thetransparent panels of the insert; b. placing the insert in a handbag;and c. removing the insert from the handbag and placing it in anotherhandbag.